Alvin Reid
St. Louis American
Kirkwood, MO, United States
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Cards’ ace Jack Flaherty scores a big win before season gets under way
The St. Louis Cardinals had not lost a contract arbitration case in decades. Then came Jack Flaherty. → Read More
Leon Spinks left us but St. Louis and the boxing world will never forget his biggest night
February 15, 1978. → Read More
Henry Aaron hammered home runs, racism during his historic life and career
When 13-year-old me awoke on April 8, 1974, the evening could not arrive quick enough. → Read More
Major college football fumbles when it comes to diversity in leadership positions
The college football season ended Monday night with Alabama thrashing Ohio State in the national title game. While it was a blowout, the biggest NCAA football loser this season was → Read More
NFL franchises have six chances to prove diversity is desired
The NFL did not shy away from backing Black Lives Matter, pledging money and resources in support of people and communities of color and joining the NBA in advocating for → Read More
Here are some hopes, wishes for the coming year in the world of sports
May St. Louis Cardinals fans learn to appreciate the brilliance of young ace Jack Flaherty and stop the constant attacks because he supports Black Lives Matter and other social causes. → Read More
Negro Leagues stars hit the number after century of being ignored
Negro Leagues superstar James “Cool Papa” Bell was one of the best baseball players to wear St. Louis on a uniform. His statistics can now officially be compared to those → Read More
Dick Allen was talented, brash, misunderstood and tops on my team
Dick Allen, my favorite baseball player of all time, died on Dec. 7. → Read More
Can Westbrook help keep bounce in Beal’s step or burst his balloon?
Bradley Beal has probably always been “the star” of his basketball team. → Read More
Black officiating crew was right call for NFL Monday Night Football showcase
A gentleman named Burl Toler was hired as a full-time official by the NFL in 1965, making him the first Black official/referee in an American major sport. In 1980, the → Read More
Gale Sayers was gifted with far more than just football talent
If you met the late Gale Sayers, and I had that privilege several times, your first thought might have been "this guy did all that?" → Read More
Jack Flaherty condemns police shooting in Wisconsin, prays for Jacob Blake
Jack Flaherty, the St. Louis Cardinals pitching ace, has caught continuous hell from many so-called members of Cardinal Nation for his unabashed support of Black Lives Matter and finding way → Read More
Cardinals repeatedly passed on Padres’ young phenom Tatis Jr.
Former St. Louis Cardinal Fernando Tatis Sr. is the only Major League player to hit two grand slams in the same inning. He accomplished the feat against the host Los → Read More
A Missouri mother tough enough to take on Power 5 football – and win
It took a Missouri mom to slow the madness that is devouring major college football. → Read More
Casino Royale Cardinals lose Yadier Molina, six other players to pandemic
I've viewed Field of Dreams just once in my life. That was, and is, enough. I never liked it. Plagued by an overabundance of sappiness, the 1989 film starring Kevin → Read More
NBA leads the way in diversity when it comes to hiring
As other American professional sports leagues are learning a painful lesson, the NBA will re-start its 2020 season this weekend with COVID-19 cases down to zero. → Read More
Dak, ‘Zeek’ again starring in Dallas Cowboys soap opera drama
With all that is going on in America, including his personal bout with COVID, Ezekiel Elliott is upset about (of all things) several NFL media pundits saying last week that → Read More
Cards’ ace Flaherty finds his voice in fight again racism, police brutality
I’ve met St. Louis Cardinals pitching ace Jack Flaherty all of one time in my life. → Read More
Black press’ winning strategy led to integration of Major League Baseball
Terry Pendleton, a star third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves and 1991 National League MVP, is joining some other MVP winners who say it’s time to → Read More
Sports’ BLM support exposing Trump as an Emperor Without Clothes
My brother-in-law, Charles Crawford, grew up in Hominy, Oklahoma, about 30 miles from Tulsa. After an outstanding high school football career, he earned a full-ride scholarship to Kansas State University. → Read More